Overview
Description
Thesis may be written in any area of biochemistry.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Must be admitted to a Masters degree program
- have department consent
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Must be admitted to a Masters degree program and have department consent.
Units
Independent StudyN/A
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Terms
fall, spring, summer
Restrictions
Must be admitted to a Masters degree program; have department consent
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the general fields of biochemistry and molecular biology and in the specialized subject area of their research.
- demonstrate competence in oral and written communication skills including the ability to write and present independent research, write research grant proposals and journal articles suitable for publication, and the ability to read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in biochemistry and molecular biology.
- demonstrate ability to complete laboratory-based research in their field of study, including the mastery of common and specialized techniques and instrumentation used in performing biochemical and molecular biology experimentation, and the testing of a hypothesis or answering scientific questions formulated independently or in conjunction with the advisor and committee members.